Her comments came as David Beckham reportedly admitted his fitness level had dropped since his move from Manchester United to Real Madrid and blamed it on the Spanish club's training regime.

According to reports, the midfielder said: "I don't think we've done as much conditioning work at Real Madrid as we used to do at Manchester United.

"I didn't feel as fit in the second half of the season as I did in the first half. Maybe that's the way the Spanish game is."

Beckham, who missed a crucial penalty in England's quarter-final defeat against Portugal, also hinted that he had been affected by recent allegations about his personal life, but stressed that he "will overcome this".

"It has been tough this season on and off the pitch because of certain situations, but I am strong enough," he said.

"I've got to be strong because I am a father who has got to look after two young boys and my wife. When I'm down they pick me up and when they're down I pick them up."

Victoria's mother said the couple were "an absolute joy to watch" as they proudly cheered on their son Brooklyn at a sports day event.

She told LBC: "There is absolutely nothing wrong with their relationship. They are as happy as they've ever been and people should not believe what they read in the papers."

Mrs Adams also rubbished claims that she was now barely on speaking terms with her son-in-law following reports of his alleged extra-marital affairs.

"David and I are really, really close. Why in the world would I not talk to him?," she said.